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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,985, 649,976.40 and 269,819.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,985, 649,976.40 and 269,819.88 is: 372,361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,985 : 649,976.40 = 269,819.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,985/649,976.40 = 269,819.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,985x = 649,976.40 × 269,819.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,985x = 175,376,554,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,376,554,250.83/470,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,361.23

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